Category Archives: Trout Fishing
Crossroads
JUST A FEW DAYS AGO I FOUND MYSELF AT A CROSSROADS. I had a day off from work and the usual “daddy duties,” which gave me the chance to get out and play a bit. Of course, being me, I decided to use that day to...
Sloppy Seconds
I’m sure to catch some hell for this, but I’m just going to be candid about it. There’s certain things in life that I believe one should not be late for…. Church, dinner, the birth of your child, and fishing. That's my take on a quote...
Sunday Classic / Be Prepared For Colorado’s Black Canyon
COLORADO'S BLACK CANYON DOESN'T PLAY. My buddy John is getting even more fidgety than usual. He's whipped himself into a froth as I go over the pack-list. Sleeping bag, pad, headlamp, tecnu..." "Water?", he asked. "No, I told you, filter bottle." "Cliff Bars, peanut butter, whisky..."...
The Reach Cast: Video
The reach cast can be the difference between catching fish and not. All too often you find yourself casting across fast water to a rising trout on the far bank. It's a classic set up and one that can make you crazy. You land your...
Cicada Fly Patterns – 4 Gink & Gasoline Favorites
You don't have to be an expert fly fisherman to find success fishing a cicada hatch. It's probably the least technical hatch I've ever fished. All you need to do is get yourself a good cicada fly pattern and fish it on waters where the...